Category: Phrases

Have you ever attended a party that is hosted in the early part of the evening? Perhaps you want to throw a get-together that is not quite a dinner party, but also not a luncheon? If so, then chances are you attended or want to host a soiree. This post unpacks the meaning and origin […]

Did the mechanic tell you he replaced all the parts on your car with ‘OEM’ spares? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘OEM’ stands for ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer.’ An OEM provides genuine components for finished products from other companies. In the computer industry, an OEM refers to companies […]

Did your friend call you an ‘OG’ in a text message? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘OG’ stands for ‘Original Gangster.’ It originated from hip-hop and gangsta rap, spreading throughout the community in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The term has several variations, including ‘real OG,’ […]

Did a friend tell you that they think the entire experience of going to a concert seems surreal? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The word ‘surreal’ refers to a life experience that seems challenging to understand or strange. The experience may feel dream-like to the person and can describe […]

When was the last time you wrote a note or sent a paper letter? Perhaps it has been a while, but one thing that was commonly found on the bottom was “P.S.”. While you may think of P.S. in the terms of a recent movie, or just something someone says offhand, it has an actual […]

Have you ever noticed a couple getting hot and heavy in the park? Maybe the couple in front of you can’t keep their hands off each other while waiting for their coffee? PDA is certainly here to stay. While some people might enjoy engaging in PDA, others may find it uncomfortable. This post unpacks the […]

While planning or working on a project, you may come across the acronym TBD. Maybe you are in the middle of a project, but want to leave one section for later, if so, TBD can come in handy. But what does TBD mean? TBD stands for "to be determined." It's used when the details of […]

The term 'cisgender' is a term that is becoming more common on the internet, and there is a whole wave of people who still might not understand what it means. If you have seen the term 'cisgender' then the first thing to know is that it's the direct opposite of the term 'transgender'. This post […]

Have you seen the term 'RSVP' appear anywhere on social media and need to know what the term means? The term 'RSVP' is a common request that appears on invitations, and many people still don't know that the term comes from French. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term […]

Did your ‘BSF’ text you asking if you want to go to the movies tonight? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The abbreviation ‘BSF’ stands for ‘best friend.’ It’s a common acronym found in online communications between friends. Typically, women and girls will use BSF, but some boys may also […]